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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,680.76, 332,142.06 and 133,252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,680.76, 332,142.06 and 133,252.56 is: 183,889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,680.76 : 332,142.06 = 133,252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,680.76/332,142.06 = 133,252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,680.76x = 332,142.06 × 133,252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,680.76x = 44,258,779,778.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,258,779,778.67/240,680.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,889.98

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